Fola Adeola is a renowned entrepreneur, banker, and thought leader with over four decades of experience in finance, enterprise development, and public policy. He co-founded Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in 1990, transforming it into one of Africa’s most respected financial institutions before retiring as MD/CEO in 2002. A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, he founded FATE Foundation to support aspiring Nigerian entrepreneurs. Fola has chaired several influential institutions, including the National Pension Commission and MainOne Cable. A Chartered Accountant and alumnus of top global institutions, he continues to influence business, policy, and leadership development across Africa and beyond.